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    Stapelia species

    Also Known As

    • Red Stapelia

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

    Stapelia species plant details

    Stapelia species is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer burgundy flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Stapelia species

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: apocynaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: burgundy blooms in summer
    Uses: easy-to-grow, houseplant, spreading, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Stapelia species

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    3-4" deep maroon starfish-like flowers are produced on thick trailing succulent stems. An easy to grow and interesting succulent that is excellent for small hanging baskets, as a medium sized groundcover for larger specimen plants, and in mixed container gardens.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Stapelia species plant

    How to Grow Stapelia species

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • burgundy

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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